Huntington Beach, Calif. – August 30, 2010 – TYR triathlete John Flanagan was first out of the water in TYR’s new, Ironman WTC-approved Torque Pro Swimskin this weekend at Ironman Louisville. Flanagan swam a 45:02 split, over three minutes faster than the second man out of the water Paul Ambrose, who finished in 48:39.

Olympian Sarah Haskins took the women’s title at the 2010 Chicago Triathlon this Sunday.  Haskins raced the fastest bike and run splits, to finish in 2:02:02.  TYR Athlete Laurel Wassner finished third with a time of 2:07:36.

About Torque Pro

- Hydrophilic outer finish with an ultra low drag coefficient of .021
- Hydrophobic inner finish with .5% water absorption rate
- Composite knit fabric provides superior fit and flexibility
- Durable coil zipper with lanyard
- Silicone beaded leg gripper

About TYR

TYR is the Norse god of warriors and deity among athletes, representing heroism and victory in battle. The TYR brand embodies the competitive spirit of sport and is a symbol of courage and triumph. TYR is distributed worldwide in more than 40 markets. For additional information on products and athletes visit www.TYR.com.

Huntington Beach, Calif. – August 22, 2010 – For the third year in a row, TYR triathletes Chrissie Wellington and Andy Potts captured first place at the Ironman 70.3 Timberman in New Hampshire.   Both Potts and Wellington dominated from start to finish, finishing in 3:50:51 and 4:10:11, respectively.

Chrissie Wellington is the 3x Ironman World Champion and is coming off a record-setting race at Challenge Roth with a time of 8:19:13.  Wearing the Category 5 Female Hurricane Wetsuit, Wellington continued her success against the clock with times of 25:40 on the swim, 2:22:14 on the bike, and 1:19:16 on the run.  The first three female triathletes, (Wellington, Dede Griesbauer, and Ayesha Rollinson) out of the water all wore TYR’s Hurricane Wetsuit Series.

Andy Potts is the reigning Coeur d’Alene Ironman Champion, and more recently took a victory at the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Boulder.  Potts wore the Category 5 Male Hurricane Wetsuit, as he blasted through the swim with a time of 22:43.  With a huge lead out of T1, Potts didn’t let up at all on the bike or run, pacing the field with times of 2:09:27, and 1:16:08, respectively.   TYR triathlete T.J. Tollakson was third out of the water with a time of 24:57, and finished 9^th overall with a time of 4:06:50.

Halfway around the world, TYR triathlete Magali Tisseyre clinched the top spot at Ironman 70.3 Phillippines.  With a time of 4:27:01, Tisseyre was able to overtake Michellie Jones early in the run leg of the race to add another victory to her already impressive resume.

About TYR

TYR is the Norse god of warriors and deity among athletes, representing heroism and victory in battle. The TYR brand embodies the competitive spirit of sport and is a symbol of courage and triumph. TYR is distributed worldwide in more than 40 markets. For additional information on products and athletes visit www.TYR.com.

Congratulations to Nick Thoman on winning the bronze medal in the Men’s 50 Meter Backstroke Final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, Calif., Thursday, August 19, 2010.

Click here to watch a video of Nick Thoman.

For the most comprehensive coverage on the Internet visit SwimmingWorld.com for recaps, results, photos and videos from Irvine.

I like to say we train 24/7. Triathlon requires me to use my whole body, so I can’t neglect any area. But besides my mind, I like my legs best. They come from my mom, and they’ve carried me to three Ironman world championships.

– Chrissie Wellington, Triathlete

Access ESPN Insider to view an exclusive video of Triathlete Chrissie Wellington talk about her body.

Click here to learn more about Chrissie Wellington.

About TYR
TYR is the Norse god of warriors and deity among athletes, representing heroism and victory in battle. The TYR brand embodies the competitive spirit of sport and is a symbol of courage and triumph. TYR is distributed worldwide in more than 40 markets. For additional information on our products and athletes please visit www.TYR.com

Huntington Beach, Calif. – August 3, 2010 – TYR announces the extension of two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Matt Grevers’ contract through 2013. A TYR athlete since 2006, he will continue to compete in the company’s collection of swimwear and accessories.

“Matt is one of the sports greatest athletes and role models,” said TYR Team Sales and Promotions Director Matt Zimmer. “Having known him since he was a young age-group swimmer in Illinois, nothing is more satisfying than watching him evolve as an athlete and a person. We are proud to have Grevers as part of the TYR family as he continues to achieve great success in and out of the water.”

Grevers has distinguished himself as one of the world’s greatest backstrokers and as an instrumental part of USA’s swimming dominance. At the 2008 Olympics, Grevers was a member of the Gold Medal winning 4×100m medley and 4×100m freestyle relays and took a Silver Medal in the 100m backstroke. He is a two-time national champion, and shares the world record for the 4×100m sc freestyle relay set at the 2009 Duel in the Pool.

Prior to becoming a professional athlete, Grevers experienced a successful collegiate career at Northwestern University. He won four NCAA Championship titles, and received 27 All-American honors. Grevers still holds six top times for the Wildcats.

“I am very excited to extend my sponsorship with TYR,” said Grevers. “The management team treats me as extended family, the same way they treat all of their athletes and partners.”

Grevers has been essential during the development of TYR’s technical suits – most recently with the new Tracer High-Performance Line. In recent competition, he has raced in the Tracer™ Light, Tracer™ B-Series, and Tracer™ C-Series on the way to six Gold Medals in USA Swimming’s 2009-10 Grand Prix Series.

To learn more about Grevers, as well as the Tracer High-Performance Line, visit www.TYR.com.

About TYR
TYR is the Norse god of warriors and deity among athletes, representing heroism and victory in battle. The TYR brand embodies the competitive spirit of sport and is a symbol of courage and triumph. TYR is distributed worldwide in more than 40 markets. For additional information on our products and athletes please visit www.TYR.com

Video of new interview with Matt Grevers!